Bullet Impact Locator

ABSTRACT

It is impossible to score the shots without target markings on metal targets. If target markings were on metal targets the markings would get destroyed with bullet strikes. Stickers with markings are used to see the score on metal targets. Placing stickers on metal targets are difficult to align. Stickers are expensive and get destroyed with bullets. The reusable Bullet Impact Locator is a tool used by marksmen. The Locator is a transparent plate with target markings. Aligning means on the Locator aligns the markings to the target. With bullet imprints on the target, place Locator in front contacting the target. The Locator positions the markings where metal targets should have markings. View through Locator to score the shots. After the score is determined, spray paint the target. Paint remains wet between each string of shots. A plurality of spacers prevents markings on Locator from getting stained with wet paint.

BACKGROUND—PRIOR ART

Following is a tabulation of some prior art that presently appearsrelevant:

U.S. Patents Pat. Kind Issue No. Code Date Patentee 9,784,538 A Oct. 10,2017 James Sovine and Devin Anderson 9,631,906 A Apr. 25, 2017 CapelCalhoun English and Pierce Otis English 9,631,905 A Apr. 25, 2017Michael Doria 9,784,538 A Oct. 10, 2017 James Sovine and Devin Anderson9,612,092 A Apr. 4, 2017 Jamie L. Chester 7,219,897 A Apr. 4, 2017 JamieL. Chester 7,219,897 A May 22, 2017 Addison Sovine, Kyle Burdette andSpencer Lambert 8,608,169 A Dec. 17, 2013 John Saunders, Ian Root andEldon Goates 7,422,216 A Sep. 9, 2008 Clinton James Underhill 7,219,897A May 22, 2007 Addison Sovine, Kyle Burdette and Spencer Lambert D781959S Mar. 21, 2017 David Thur 6,896,267 A May 24, 2005 David Le Anna5,263,722 A Nov. 23, 1993 Walter E. Rosellen 9,341,446 A May 17, 2016Travis Dennison 9,267,769 A Feb. 23, 2016 Gregory Allan Gempler7,175,181 A Feb. 13, 2007 Kyle Bateman, Burdette and Tom Marshall

Substrate targets for fire arms practice have existed for many years.Concentric bull's-eye patterns printed onto substrates need replacingafter a few shots. Metal targets have become very popular and they don'tneed replacing. It is exciting to hear the shots ping on the metaltarget. Metal targets are without markings. After metal targets arecovered with bullet imprints, they can be spray painted to mask theimprints. The shooting is resumed and bullet imprints can be seen on themetal target.

However it is impossible to determine the shots accuracy on metaltargets without target markings. Stickers with target markings are usedto see the accuracy of shots on Targets. Stickers with markings needreplacing after numerous shots and they are difficult to align.

There are many kinds of metal targets for firearms as shown below.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,784,538 title “High Caliber Target” invented by JamesSovine and Devin Anderson on Oct. 10, 2017.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,784,538 title “High Caliber target” invented by JamesSovine and Devin Anderson on Oct. 10, 2017.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,219,897 title “Target” invented by Addison Sovine, KyleBurdette and Spencer Lambert on May 22, 2007.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,608,169 title “Portable Target Apparatus” invented byJohn Saunders, Ian Root and Eldon Goates on Dec. 17, 2013.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,422,216 title “Target Device” invented by Clinton JamesUnderhill”, issue Sep. 9, 2008.

U.S. Pat. No. D781,959 title “Target” invented by David Thur on Mar. 21,2017.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,219,897 title “Target” invented by Addison Sovine, KyleBurdette and Spencer Lambert on May 22, 2007.

U.S. Pat. No. D781,959 title “Target” invented by David Thur on Mar. 21,2017.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,896,267 title “Automatic Reset Target” invented by DavidLe Anna on May 24, 2005.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,263,722 title “Automatic Resettable Target” invented byWalter E. Rosellen on Nov. 23, 1993.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,341,446 title “Oscillating Target” invented by TravisDennison on May 17, 2016.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,267,769 title “Horizontal Stand Assembly” invented byGregory Allan Gempler on Feb. 23, 2016.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,175,181 title “Portable Shooting Target” invented byKyle Bateman, Burdette and Tom Marshall on Feb. 13, 2007.

None of the above targets have the capability of determining shotaccuracies. Bonded substrates are needed on metal targets to determinebullet accuracies. Bonded substrates are normally paper stickers withadhesive backing. Stickers are bonded on the front face of the metaltargets. These stickers help to determine the accuracy of the shots.Stickers need replacement after a few shots are fired. Stickers areexpensive, difficult to install and installation is time consuming.Stickers need to be placed properly on the metal target. The shot'slocation is not determined properly if the sticker is misplaced.

There are other metal targets that can determine the shots accuracy. Forexample:

U.S. Pat. No. 9,631,906 title “Electronically score target array” issuedto Capel Calhoun English and Pierce Otis English on Apr. 25, 2017.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,612,092 title “Portable Target Shooting System withsensors and remote control” invented by Jamie L. Chester on Apr. 4,2017.

The above targets can determine the shots accuracy, but these targetsare complicated. They are expensive to fabricate. The expense limitsindividuals of modest means to obtain these targets.

Patents describing substrate targets are irrelevant for thesediscussions. Substrate targets need replacement after a few shots arefired. Substrate targets don't provide the excitement of hearing thebullets pinging on the metal target.

SUMMARY

This Summary provides to understand the novel feature of a tool called aBullet Impact Locator. Now days metal targets are very popular and don'tneed replacing targets. It is also very exciting to hear the shots pingon the metal target. It is impossible to score the shots without targetmarkings on the metal target. If target markings are on metal targetsthey get destroyed. Now days, stickers with target markings are used todetermine the score on metal targets. When stickers are placed on metaltargets, they are difficult to align. Stickers are expensive to replaceand they need replaced often. Installing stickers on metal targets alsoconsumes a lot of time.

The Bullet Impact Locator is used to solve the sticker issue. The BulletImpact Locator is a reusable tool. After shooting an unmarked metaltarget, shot imprints are left on the target. This tool helps todetermine the accuracy of Bullet Imprints left on a metal target. TheLocator is a Transparent Plate with Target Markings. This tool can beused on all kinds of existing metal targets. The Locator and the targetneed to be a matching set.

After shooting, the Locator is placed in front and in contact with themetal target. The shot imprints on the metal target can be seen thoughtthe transparent plate. The markings allow the users to obtain the scoreand to zero the firearm. This procedure doesn't require bonding asticker onto the metal target plate. Aligning means on the Locatoraligns the target markings perfectly to the metal target. The Locatorpositions the markings where metal targets should have markings.Marksmen can use the Locator for target practice, competition andzeroing the firearm.

Metal targets are customarily spray painted after a predetermined stringof shots. As the shooting resumes, the score count continues. Spraypainting takes less time than replacing sticker targets. The surface ofthe metal target is still wet with paint when analyzing the shots. Atleast one Spacer on the aft side of the transparent plate prevents paintfrom touching the plate.

There is one basic Locator with simple visual aligning means to alignthe target markings to the metal target. Then there are four additionalLocator embodiments that can be used on metal targets. The firstembodiment uses a target outline mark for aligning means to align thetarget markings to the metal target. Two other Locator embodiments usemechanical aligning means to align the target markings to the metaltarget. These Locators have been created to allow the customer a choiceof price ranges. The more complicated Locator produces better accuracyof bullet imprint location. The basic Locator and the three additionalembodiments are very useful with unmarked silhouette metal targets.Large sticker silhouettes are extremely expensive and very hard to alignto the metal target. The forth embodiment of Locator is used only oncircular arc metal targets. Locators for circular arc metal targets onlyfit targets of the same diameter. The five different kinds of Locatorsprovide an inexpensive means of determining the accuracy of shots. TheLocator is very useful for precision shooting using metal targets.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the Bullet Impact Locator with a Pair ofDots used for aligning the Locator to an Unmarked Metal Target.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the Bullet impact Locator with an OutlineMark for aligning the Locator to an Unmarked Metal Target.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the Bullet Impact Locator with a pair ofaligning members for aligning the Locator to an Unmarked Metal Target.

FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of the Locator with additional aligningmember to obtain better repeatability during usage.

FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG. 4 showing the additional aligning member.

FIG. 6 is an Exploded view of the Locator used on an Unmarked CircularArc Metal Target.

FIG. 7 is a side view of FIG. 6 showing the Spacer on the Locator.

FIG. 8 presents removal in areas of the transparent plate to preventshackle interference.

FIG. 9 presents an example of installing on a target a Locator that hasareas removed to prevent interference with the shackles.

FIG. 10 is a side view of FIG. 6 demonstrating another method ofcreating a Spacer.

FIG. 11 is a cut view of FIG. 10.

REFERENCE NUMERALS Aligning Aligning Circular Pair of Outline AligningGreater Arc Dots Mark Member accuracy Targets 1st Time Callout Calloutafter 1st Callout 101 201 301 401 601 Bullet Impact Locator Locator 102202 302 402 602 Plurality of Bullet Imprints Imprints 103 203 303 403Unmarked Metal Target Metal Target 603 Unmarked Metal Circular ArcTarget Arc Target 104 204 304 404 604 Transparent Predetermined PlatePlate 105 205 305 405 Predetermined Target Markings Target Markings 605Predetermined Circular Markings Circular Markings 106 Pair of Dots Dots206 Outline Mark Mark 317 417 617 Aligning Left Member Left Member 318418 618 Aligning Right Member Right Member 107 207 307 407 607Transparent Plate Aft Plate Aft 108 208 308 408 608 Transparent PlateFront Plate Front 109 209 309 409 609 Metal Target Front Target Front110 310 410 Dedicated Location Location 216 Partial Outline Outline 111311 411 611 Left Contact 112 312 412 612 Right Contact 113 313 413 613Left Path 114 314 414 614 Right Path 115 215 315 415 615 Hanging MeansMeans 319 419 619 Left Attachment 320 420 620 Right Attachment 421 621Spacer 122 222 322 422 622 Scoring Value Value 423 Aligning Lower MemberLower Member 424 Lower Path 425 Lower Attachment 426 Lower Contact 427Lateral Inward Motion Inward Motion 428 Right Side 430 Left Side 632Center of Arc 633 Rim 834 Cutout 635 Diameter 636 Left Distance 637Right Distance 1038 Hot Element Element

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Referring now in more detail and by reference characters are thedrawings. The drawings illustrate several embodiments of the BulletImpact Locator. FIG. 1 though FIG. 11 presents drawings of all theembodiments of the Locator. The figures are not to scale, nor are theyillustrating any specific shape of a Locator.

FIG. 1 presents an exploded view of a Bullet Impact Locator 101. Locator101 is a reusable tool. Locator 101 enables users to analyze a Pluralityof Bullet imprints 102 left on an Unmarked Metal Target 103. The MetalTarget 103 can be any kind of metal target. The Locator 101 works inconjunction with Metal Target 103. The Locator 101 allows viewing theaccuracy of Imprints 102 left on Metal Target 103. Imprints 102 are theimprints previously made on metal targets from a fired weapon. Toanalyze the shots, the Locator 101 is placed in front and in contactwith Metal Target 103. During usage, FIG. 1 presents Locator 101 readyto be placed on Metal Target 103.

Locator 101 is comprised of a Transparent Predetermined Plate 104 with aPredetermined Target Markings 105 with aligning means. The aligningmeans aligns Target Markings 105 to a specified location on Metal Target103. There are many kinds of aligning means that can be used on anyBullet Impact Locator. One means of aligning the Target Markings 105 iswith a Pair of Dots 106. Target Markings 105 and Dots 106 are inscribedon either side of Plate 104. Target Markings 105 and Dots 106 areinscribed on a Transparent Plate Aft 107 or on a Transparent Plate Front108. Plate Aft 107 is the large side of Plate 104 facing a Metal TargetFront 109 of Metal Target 103.

The shape of Target Markings 105 is of the kind targets would normallyhave. It is desirable having Target Markings 105 the same size and shapeof standard substrate targets. During usage, Target Markings 105 mustline up on Metal Target 103 in the same position as normal targetmarkings. Any kind of a Scoring Value 122 is possible on Target Markings105.

During usage, the Dots 106 are visually aligned to Metal Target 103 at aspecified location. In this embodiment, the specified location is aDedicated Location 110 of Metal Target 103. In FIG. 1 the Location 110is a Left Contact 111 and a Right Contact 112. Dots 106 take a Left Path113 when approaching Left Contact 111. The other Dots 106 take a RightPath 114 when approaching Right Contact 112. When Plate Aft 107 iscontacting Target Front 109, one of the Dots 106 is on Left Contact 111.When Plate Aft 107 is contacting Target Front 109, the second Dots 106are on Right Contact 112.

Plate 104 can be constructed of any shape and size. Metal Target 103 canbe any kind of existing metal target. Metal Target 103 can be any kindof prior-art. A Hanging Means 115 are two holes used for hanging MetalTarget 103 onto a structure. Shackles and pins normally are attached tocables to hang the target. The hanging shackles may cause interferencewith Plate Aft 107. On some targets it is impossible to clear Plate Aft107 from Means 115 attachments. Some areas of Plate 104 can be removedto prevent interference with Means 115 attachments. The shape and kindof Means 115 attachments of Metal Target 103 is irrelevant for Locator101. There are many kinds of Means 115 attachments on the market. Duringusage, Plate Aft 107 should not contact Means 115 attachments of MetalTarget 103. If Plate Aft 107 contacts Means 115 attachments, Plate Aft107 and Target Front 109 won't be parallel. Plate Aft 107 and TargetFront 109 have to be parallel to each other. A parallax is created whenPlate Aft 107 and Target Front 109 are not parallel. The parallaxaffects the true accuracy of Imprints 102.

When analyzing Imprints 102, Locator 101 and Metal Target 103 must be amatching set. The transparency of Plate 104 allows the users to see thelocation of Imprints 102. To analyze Imprints 102, place Plate 104 infront of Metal Target 103 and contact Target Front 109. Manually adjustPlate 104 until Dots 106 are at Location 110. Now view through Plate 104the exact location of Imprints 102 and obtain Value 122.

Metal Target 103 normally has large manufacturing tolerances. Due tothese tolerances, ample size is given to Dots 106. Unfortunately thisdiminishes the accuracy of Locator 101. The Locator 101 can be movedwithin the large envelope of Dots 106 vertically and horizontally. Alarge tolerance envelope has a disadvantage of not obtaining positionrepeatability when analyzing the Imprints 102. During scoring it isimportant to know if Imprints 102 contact the lines of a larger Value122 of Markings 105. When Imprints 102 contacts a line of a largerscore, the score Value 122 would be the larger Value 122. The same ruleapplies for substrate targets during competition. Locator 101 can beadjusted by moving Dots 106 within Location 110 and either touch or nottouch a line of a larger Value 122. Not obtaining position repeatabilitymay cause score disagreements between competitors.

As described before, Metal Target 103 can be any kind of existing metaltarget. For this Locator 101 usage, Metal Target 103 is a humansilhouette. Dots 106 as shown in FIG. 1 are located in the area of theneck location. Any location of Dots 106 to Plate 104 is acceptable, ifit aligns Locator 101 to Metal Target 103. Locator 101 places TargetMarkings 105 on Metal Target 103 where targets should have markings.

The best way to describe how the Locator 101 works is as follows.Hypothetically, draw chosen standard target markings on Target Front109. Make Locator 101 with the same standard Target Markings 105. HoldLocator 101 with both hands and direct Dots 106 rd Location 110.Continue approaching Metal Target 103, bringing Dots 106 closer toLocation 110. Allow Dots 106 to align with Left Contact 111 and RightContact 112. Allow Locator 101 to make contact with Target Front 109.While holding Locator 101, the Markings 105 on Locator 101 will coincidewith target markings drawn on Target Front 109. This explanation remainsthe same regardless of the shape of the markings.

To make Locator 101, draw Target Markings 105 on Target Front 109 ofMetal Target 103 per tournament specification. Draw Target Markings 105on Plate Front 108 of Plate 104. Place Plate Aft 107 of Plate 104against Target Front 109 of Metal Target 103. Inscribe the Dots 106along the Location 110 of Metal Target 103 as desired for alignmentlocation.

Operation

The Bullet Impact Locator 101 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 1 isused for analyzing the Plurality of Bullet Imprints 102 on the UnmarkedMetal Target 103. You can start analyzing the Imprints 102 once allshots are completed on Metal Target 103. This procedure is used withLocator 101 that has Dots 106. This procedure is used when Locator 101and Metal Target 103 is a matching set.

Locator 101 is placed against Metal Target 103 to analyze Imprints 102as follows:

-   -   Holding Locator 101 with both hands, direct Dots 106 toward        Location 110 of Metal Target 103.    -   Continue approaching Metal Target 103, bringing Dots 106 closer        to Location 110.    -   Allow Dots 106 to align and cover Left Contact 111 and Right        Contact 112.    -   Allow Locator 101 to make contact with Target Front 109.    -   Hold Locator 101 manually while analyzing the shots and score as        with any target.

First Additional Embodiment

FIG. 2 presents an exploded view of the first additional embodiment of aBullet Impact Locator 201. Locator 201 is created to make it easier toanalyze a Plurality of Bullet Imprints 202 left on an Unmarked MetalTarget 203. FIG. 2 presents the Locator 201 used on the Metal Target203. The Metal Target 203 can be any kind of metal target. Locator 201is similar to Locator 101. Locator 201 is a reusable tool. Locator 201enables users to analyze the Imprints 202 left on the Metal Target 203.The Locator 201 works in conjunction with Metal Target 203. The Locator201 allows viewing the accuracy of Imprints 202 left on Metal Target203. Imprints 202 are the imprints previously made on metal targets froma tired weapon. To analyze the shots, the Locator 201 is placed in frontand in contact with Metal Target 203. During usage, FIG. 2 presentsLocator 201 ready to be placed on Metal Target 203.

Locator 201 is comprised of a Transparent Predetermined Plate 204 with aPredetermined Target Markings 205 and aligning means. The aligning meansaligns Target Markings 205 to a specified location on Metal Target 203.Another means of aligning the Target Markings 205 is by using an OutlineMark 206. Mark 206 can be the shape of a Partial Outline 216 or acomplete outline of a Metal Target Front 209.

Target Markings 205 and Mark 206 are inscribed on either side of Plate204. Target Markings 205 and Mark 206 are inscribed on a TransparentPlate Aft 207 or on a Transparent Plate Front 208. Plate Aft 207 is thelarge side of Plate 204 facing Target Front 209 of Metal Target 203. Theshape of Target Markings 205 is of the kind targets would normally have.It is desirable having Target Markings 205 the same size and shape ofstandard substrate targets. Target Markings 205 may have any kind of aScoring Value 222.

During usage, Target Markings 205 need to be where Metal Target 203would normally have the target markings. Target Markings 205 must lineup with Metal Target 203 in a position of normal target markings. Duringusage, Mark 206 is visually aligned to Metal Target 203 at a specifiedlocation. In this embodiment, the specified aligning location is aPartial Outline 216 of Metal Target 203. Locator 201 is in place whenMark 206 is contacting, aligning and matching the Outline 216.

Plate 204 can be constructed of any shape and size. Metal Target 203 canbe any kind of existing metal target. Metal Target 203 can be any kindof prior-art. A Hanging Means 215 are two holes used for hanging MetalTarget 203 onto a structure.

Shackles and pins normally are attached to cables to hang the target.The hanging shackles may cause interference with Plate Aft 207. On sometargets it is impossible to clear Plate 204 from Means 215 attachments.Some areas of Plate 204 can be removed to prevent interference withMeans 215 attachments. The shape and kind of Means 215 of Metal Target203 is irrelevant for Locator 201. There are many kinds of Means 215 onthe market. During usage, Plate Aft 207 should not contact Means 215 ofMetal Target 203. If Plate Aft 207 contacts Means 215, Plate Aft 207 andTarget Front 209 won't be parallel. Plate Aft 207 and Target Front 209have to be parallel to each other. A parallax is created when Plate Aft207 and Target Front 209 are not parallel. The parallax affects the truereading of Imprints 202.

To analyze Imprints 202, place Plate 204 in front and in contact withMetal Target 203. Manually adjust Plate 204 until Mark 206 is matchingthe Outline 216. View through Plate 204 the location of Imprints 202 andobtain Value 222.

Locator 201 and Metal Target 203 are required to be a matching set.Metal Target 203 normally has large manufacturing tolerances. Due toMetal Target 203 tolerances, ample line thickness is given to Mark 206.Unfortunately this diminishes the accuracy of Locator 201. The Locator201 can be moved within the large envelope of Mark 206 vertically andhorizontally. A large tolerance envelope has a disadvantage of notobtaining position repeatability when analyzing the Imprints 202. Duringscoring it is important to know if Imprints 202 contact the lines of alarger Value 222 of Markings 205. When Imprints 202 contacts a line of alarger score, the score Value 222 would be the larger Value 222. Thesame rule applies for substrate targets during competition. Locator 201can be adjusted by moving Mark 206 within Outline 216 and either touchor not touch a line of larger Value 222. Not obtaining positionrepeatability may cause score disagreements between competitors.

As described before, Metal Target 203 can be any kind of existing metaltarget. For his Locator 201 usage, Metal Target 203 is a humansilhouette. Mark 206 as shown in FIG. 2 is located in the area of theneck location. Any location of Mark 206 to Plate 204 is acceptable, ifit aligns Locator 201 to Metal Target 203. Locator 201 places TargetMarkings 205 on Metal Target 203 where targets should have markings.

The best way to describe how the Locator 201 works is as follows.Hypothetically, draw chosen standard markings on Target Front 209. Makea Locator 201 with the same standard Target Markings 205. Hold Locator201 with both hands and direct Mark 206 toward Outline 216. Continueapproaching Metal Target 203 bringing Mark 206 closer to Outline 216.Allow Mark 206 to contact Target Front 209 and cover the Outline 216with Mark 206. While holding Locator 201, the Markings 205 on Locator201 will coincide with target markings drawn on Target Front 209. Thisexplanation remains the same regardless of the shape of the markings.

To make Locator 201, draw a standard target marking on Target Front 209per tournament specification. Place Plate Aft 207 of Plate 204 againstTarget Front 209 of Metal Target 203. On Pate Front 208 inscribe Mark206 by tracing Outline 216 of Metal Target 203.

Operation of First Additional Embodiment

The Bullet Impact Locator 201 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 2 isused for analyzing the Plurality of Bullet Imprints 202 on the UnmarkedMetal Target 203. You can start analyzing the Imprints 202 once allshots are completed on Metal Target 203. This procedure is used with aLocator 201 that has the Outline Mark 206. This procedure is used whenLocator 201 and Metal Target 203 is a matching set.

Locator 201 is placed against Metal Target 203 to analyze Imprints 202as follows:

-   -   Holding Locator 201 with both hands, direct Mark 206 toward the        Partial Outline 216 of Metal Target 203.    -   Continue approaching Metal Target 203 bringing Mark 206 closer        to Outline 216.    -   Allow Locator 201 to make contact with Target Front 209.    -   Allow Mark 206 to align and cover Outline 216 of Metal Target        203    -   Hold Locator 201 manually while analyzing the shots and score as        with any target.

Second Additional Embodiment

FIG. 3 presents an exploded view of the second additional embodiment ofa Bullet Impact Locator 301. FIG. 3 presents the Locator 301 used on anUnmarked Metal Target 303. The Metal Target 303 can be any kind of metaltarget. Locator 301 is similar to Locator 101. Locator 301 is also areusable tool. Locator 301 enables users to analyze a Plurality ofBullet Imprints 302 left on a Metal Target 303. The Locator 301 works inconjunction with Metal Target 303. Locator 301 and Metal Target 303 arerequired to be a matching set.

The Locator 301 allows viewing the accuracy of Imprints 302 left onMetal Target 303. Imprints 302 are the imprints previously made on metaltargets from a fired weapon. To analyze the shots, the Locator 301 isplaced in front and in contact with Metal Target 303. During usage, FIG.3 presents Locator 301 ready to be placed on Metal Target 303. TheLocator 301 works in conjunction with Metal Target 303.

To analyze the shots, view the location of Imprints 302 through aTransparent Predetermined Plate 304 to obtain a Scoring Value 322. Plate304 can be constructed of any shape and size. Metal Target 303 can beany kind of existing metal target. Metal Target 303 can be any kind ofprior-art. For this Locator 301 usage, Metal Target 303 is a humansilhouette.

Previous embodiments in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 require ample line width ofDots 106 and Mark 206. This ample line width is required because theLocation 110 and Outline 216 is different on same size Locators. Thisdifference is due to machining manufacturing tolerances. Unfortunatelythis diminishes the accuracy of Locator 101 and Locator 201. The Locator101 and Locator 201 can be moved within the envelope tolerancevertically and horizontally. A large tolerance envelope has adisadvantage of not obtaining position repeatability when analyzing theImprints 102 and Imprints 202. Locator 301 improves this issue by usingaligning members that physically limits the motion between Locator 301and Metal Target 303. Not obtaining position repeatability may causescore disagreements between competitors. The previous embodiments areless accurate but are less expensive. The customer will decide accordingto the price.

Locator 301 is comprised of a Plate 304 with a Predetermined TargetMarkings 305 and a pair of aligning members. The pair of aligningmembers is an Aligning Left Member 317 and an Aligning Right Member 318.Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 are installed on a TransparentPlate Aft 307.

For this example, Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 are placed on theneck area of the human silhouette. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318are located properly for aligning Target Markings 305. Left Member 317and Right Member 318 take a Left Path 313 and a Right Path 314 whenapproaching Metal Target 303.

Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 align Target Markings 305 to MetalTarget 303. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 limit the downwardmotion of Locator 301 in relation to Metal Target 303. Limiting thismotion places Locator 301 at the same location in the vertical directionevery time. This restriction insures vertical repeatability of a ScoringValue 322. These aligning members can also partially limit the lateralmotion between Locator 301 and Metal Target 303. This partial limitationwill be explained later.

During usage Plate Aft 307 is pressed against a Metal Target Front 309.This pressing action limits the motion in the primary axis betweenLocator 301 and Metal Target 303. The primary axis is the perpendicularaxis of Locator 301 and is coaxial to the perpendicular axis of TargetFront 309. This is the primary axis of the combined Locator 301 andMetal Target 303.

Locator 301 is then aligned to the secondary axis of Metal Target 303with Left Member 317 and Right Member 318. The alignment in thesecondary axis is obtained when Left Member 317 and Right Member 318make contact with some coplanar horizontal edge of Metal Target 303.This movement limitation ensures position repeatability in the secondaryaxis.

Alignment in the third axis may be obtained when Left Member 317 orRight Member 318 makes contact with some vertical edge of Metal Target303. This movement limitation gives position repeatability in the thirdaxis. Unfortunately there are two possible lateral directions. Unlesscompetitors agree before the match on the required lateral direction,disagreement may arise among competitors.

Locator 301 places Target Markings 305 on Metal Target 303 where targetsshould have markings. The best way to describe how the Locator 301 worksis as follows. Hypothetically, draw chosen standard target markings onTarget Front 309. Make Locator 301 with the same standard TargetMarkings 305. Hold Locator 301 with both hands and direct Left Member317 and Right Member 318 toward Target Front 309. Continue approachingMetal Target 303. Bring Left Member 317 closer to Left Contact 311.Bring Right Member 318 closer to Right Contact 312. Press down LeftMember 317 against Left Contact 311. Press down Right Member 318 againstRight Contact 312. Press lateral Left Member 317 against the side ofMetal Target 303. Target Markings 305 on Locator 301 will coincide withtarget markings drawn on Target Front 309. This explanation remains thesame regardless of the shape of the markings. During this procedure itshould be noticed that there will be a small lateral shift differentialwith the target markings. This small differential location is due tomanufacturing tolerances of Locator 301 and Metal Target 303. Pressinglateral Right Member 318 against the side of Metal Target 303 will showa lateral shift of Target Markings 305. This is the reason thatdifferent Value 322 can be obtained during the Locator 301 usage.Therefore it is possible not to have position repeatability in the thirdaxis. Unfortunately this diminishes the accuracy of Locator 301.Diminishing the accuracy of Locator 301 has a disadvantage of notobtaining position repeatability in the third axis when analyzing theImprints 302. During scoring it is important to know if Imprints 302touch the target line. This embodiment provides better accuracy than theprevious embodiments at extra expense to the customer. The user can beinstructed to move the locator in the same lateral direction but it maycause disagreements between competitors.

Target Markings 305 is inscribed on either side of Plate 304. TargetMarkings 305 is inscribed on a Plate Aft 307 or on a Transparent PlateFront 308. Target Markings 305 may have any kind of Value 322. Plate Aft307 is the large side of Plate 304 facing Target Front 309 of MetalTarget 303. The shape of Target Markings 305 is of the kind targetswould normally have. It is desirable having Target Markings 305 the samesize and shape of standard substrate targets.

FIG. 3 presents Locator 301 ready to be used to locate Imprints 302 onMetal Target 303. In FIG. 3 Metal Target 303 shows a Hanging Means 315.Means 315 are two holes used for hanging Metal Target 303 onto astructure. Shackles and pins are used in Means 315 for hanging thetarget. The shackles may cause interference with Plate Aft 307. Someareas of Plate 304 can be removed to prevent interference with theshackles. The shape and kind of Means 315 of Metal Target 303 isirrelevant for Locator 301. There are many kinds of Means 315 on themarket. During usage, Plate 304 needs to stay clear of Means 315. PlateAft 307 must not come in contact with Means 315 of Metal Target 303. IfPlate Aft 307 contacts Means 315, Plate Aft 307 and Target Front 309won't be parallel.

To analyze the location of Imprints 302, place Plate 304 in front ofMetal Target 303. Plate Aft 307 has to contact Target Front 309. PlateAft 307 and Target Front 309 have to be parallel to each other. Aparallax is created when Plate Aft 307 and Target Front 309 are notparallel. The parallax affects the true accuracy of Imprints 302.

Left Member 317 is connected to a Left Attachment 319. Right Member 318is connected to a Right Attachment 320. The method of connection of LeftMember 317 and Right Member 318 is insignificant. Left Member 317 andRight Member 318 can be pressed into holes in Plate 304. Another methodof construction is using internal threaded shafts and screws. LeftMember 317 and Right Member 318 can have internal threaded shafts. Forconstruction using an internal threaded shaft, two holes are drilledinto Plate 304. The holes are at the location of Left Member 317 andRight Member 318. Screws are inserted into the holes. Thread Left Member317 and Right Member 318 onto the screws. Another method of constructionis using shafts with threaded ends screwed into Plate 304. Left Member317 and Right Member 318 can be shafts with threaded ends. The threadedends can be screwed into threaded holes on Plate 304. Another method ofconstruction is bonding the shaft to Plate 304. Left Member 317 andRight Member 318 can be shafts bonded with adhesive to Plate Aft 307.Any joining method of Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 to Plate 304is acceptable.

FIG. 3 shows Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 mounted to Plate Aft307. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can have other Plate 304locations. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can be joined to anyedge of Plate 304. Any joint location to Plate 304 is acceptable if italigns Locator 301 to Metal Target 303.

All Figures depict Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 of a roundshape. However, Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can have any shapeand size. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 align Target Markings 305to Metal Target 303. Regardless of shape and size, Left Member 317 andRight Member 318 have to do the job. Target Markings 305 must be inposition with any shape of Left Member 317 and Right Member 318.

Operation of Second Additional Embodiment

The Bullet Impact Locator 301 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 3 isused for analyzing the Plurality of Bullet Imprints 302 on the UnmarkedMetal Target 303. You can start analyzing the Plurality of BulletImprints 302 once all shots are completed on Metal Target 303. Thisprocedure is used with Locator 301 that has the Aligning Left Member 317and the Aligning Right Member 318. Locator 301 is used when Locator 301and Metal Target 303 are matching sets.

Locator 301 is placed against Metal Target 303 to analyze Imprints 302as follows:

-   -   Holding Locator 301 with both hands direct Left Member 317 and        Right Member 318 toward Metal Target Front 309.    -   Approach Target Front 309 and align Left Member 317 with Left        Contact 311 and align Right Member 318 with Right Contact 312.    -   Press Left Member 317 against Left Contact 311 and press Right        Member 318 against Right Contact 312.    -   Press Locator 301 against Metal Target 303.    -   Hold Locator 301 manually while analyzing the shots and score as        with any target.

Third Additional Embodiments

FIG. 4 presents an exploded view of a third additional embodiment, aBullet Impact Locator 401. FIG. 4 presents the Locator 401 used on anUnmarked Metal Target 403. The Metal Target 403 can be any kind of metaltarget. The Locator 301 from FIG. 3 is modified to create Locator 401 toinsure score repeatability.

The score repeatability is not affected by manufacturing tolerances withLocator 401. This embodiment gives the customer the option of payingextra to insure score repeatability.

FIG. 4 presents an exploded view of the Locator 401. The Locator 401works in conjunction with Metal Target 403. Locator 401 is a reusabletool. Locator 401 enables users to analyze a Plurality of BulletImprints 402 left on Metal Target 403. Imprints 402 are the imprintspreviously made on metal targets from a fired weapon.

In FIG. 3, Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 limit the downwardmotion of Locator 301 in relation to Metal Target 303. Locator 301limits the motion in relation to Metal Target 303 in just two axes.Locator 301 has two positions in the third lateral axis. Locator 401 hasthe capability to limit the third lateral axis in one position only.

Locator 301 is converted to Locator 401 by adding another aligning meansto the Locator 301. This additional aligning means will make contactwith an edge of Metal Target 403. This additional aligning meansrestricts Locator 401 movement in the third orthogonal axis. FIG. 4shows the addition of an Aligning Lower Member 423 of Locator 401. Threepoints of contact ensure Locator 401 is always in the same positionduring usage. The additional Lower Member 423 ensures repeatabilityreading of Imprints 402. The additional aligning member location will beexplained later.

FIG. 4 presents an Exploded view of a Locator 401. FIG. 4 presentsLocator 401 ready to be placed on Metal Target 403. After shots arecompleted on Metal Target 403, the Locator 401 is used. Locator 401enables users to accurately analyze Imprints 402 on Metal Target 403. Toanalyze the shots, the Locator 401 is placed in front and pressedagainst Metal Target 403. View the location of Imprints 402 through aTransparent Predetermined Plate 404 to obtain a Scoring Value 422.

Locator 401 is comprised of Plate 404 with a Predetermined TargetMarkings 405 and three aligning members. The three aligning members arean Aligning Left Member 417, an Aligning Right Member 418 and LowerMember 423. Left Member 417 is the same as Left Member 317 in Locator301. Right Member 418 is the same as Right Member 318 in Locator 301.The third aligning member is Lower Member 423. The shape of Plate 404 isirrelevant. Plate 404 can have any shape and size. Metal Target 403 canbe any kind of existing metal target. Metal Target 403 can be any kindof prior-art.

The shape of Target Markings 405 is of the kind targets would normallyhave. It is desirable having Target Markings 405 the same size and shapeof standard substrate targets. Target Markings 405 are inscribed onPlate 404. During usage, Target Markings 405 need to be where MetalTarget 403 would normally have the target markings. After installation,Target Markings 405 must line up with Metal Target 403 in a position ofnormal target markings.

During usage, Locator 401 is placed in front and pressed against MetalTarget 403. This limits the motion in the perpendicular first orthogonalaxis of a Metal Target Front 409. Left Member 417 is then pressedagainst a Left Contact 411 and Right Member 418 against a Right Contact412. Left Contact 411 and Right Contact 412 are located on a DedicatedLocation 410 of Plate 404. This limits the motion along the secondorthogonal axis. Lower Member 423 is then pressed against a LowerContact 426. This limits the motion along the third orthogonal axis.

Lower Member 423 is mounted to a Transparent Plate Aft 407 to one sideof Lower Contact 426. Lower Member 423 limits a Lateral Inward Motion427 of the Locator 401 with respect to Metal Target 403. In FIG. 4,Lower Member 423 is located to a Right Side 428. To align, slide Locator401 with Inward Motion 427 until Lower Member 423 contacts Lower Contact426. After Lower Member 423 contacts Lower Contact 426 it places Locator401 in position. The reverse can be made when locating Lower Member 423to a Left Side 430. Slide Left Member 417 and Right Member 418 over LeftContact 411 and Right Contact 412. Proceed sliding until Lower Member423 contacts Lower Contact 426. Different aligning member arrangementscan also perform the same function. It is possible to have two aligningmembers to one side of Metal Target 403. The third aligning member isplaced on top or on bottom of Metal Target 403.

Target Markings 405 can be of any shape that is requested by the users.For this example a oval predetermined Target Markings 405 is used. TheTarget Markings 405 is the same as the oval markings of human silhouettein substrate targets. Target Markings 405 can be inscribed on eitherside of Plate 404. Target Markings 405 can be inscribed on Plate Aft 407or on a Transparent Plate Front 408. Target Markings 405 can have anykind of Value 422.

During usage Locator 401 takes the following steps. Left Member 417takes a Left Path 413 and Right Member 418 takes a Right Path 414. LowerMember 423 takes a Lower Path 424 until it contacts with Lower Contact426. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 contact theedge of Metal Target 403 to align Locator 401.

FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG. 4. It shows the additional Lower Member423 with Lower Path 424. In FIG. 4, Left Member 417 is connected at aLeft Attachment 419. Right Member 418 is connected at a Right Attachment420. Lower Member 423 is connected at a Lower Attachment 425. Thejoining method of Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423is insignificant. There are many options of attaching Left Member 417,Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423. Left Member 417, Right Member 418and Lower Member 423 can be pressed into holes in Plate 404.

Another method of construction is using internal threaded shafts andscrews. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can haveinternal threaded shafts. During construction, three holes are drilledinto Plate 404 using an internal threaded shaft. The holes are at thelocation of Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423.Screws are inserted into the holes. Thread Left Member 417, Right Member418 and Lower Member 423 onto the screws. Another method of constructionis using shafts with threaded ends screwed into Plate 404. Left Member417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can have shafts with threadedends. The threaded ends can be screwed into threaded holes on Plate 404.Another method of construction is bonding the shaft to Plate 404. LeftMember 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can be shafts bondedwith adhesive to Plate Aft 407. Any joining method of Left Member 417,Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 to Plate 404 is acceptable.

FIG. 4 shows Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423mounted to Plate Aft 407. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and LowerMember 423 can have other Plate 404 locations. Left Member 417, RightMember 418 and Lower Member 423 can be joined to any edge of Plate 404.Any joint location to Plate 404 is acceptable if it aligns Locator 401to Metal Target 403.

All Figures depict Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member423 of a round shape. However, Left Member 417, Right Member 418 andLower Member 423 can have any shape and size. Left Member 417, RightMember 418 and Lower Member 423 align Target Markings 405 to MetalTarget 403. Regardless of shape and size, Left Member 417, Right Member418 and Lower Member 423 have to do the job. Target Markings 405 must bein position with any shape of Left Member 417, Right Member 418 andLower Member 423.

A Hanging Means 415 are two holes used for hanging Metal Target 403 ontoa structure. Shackles and pins are used on Means 415 for hanging thetarget. The shackles may cause interference with Plate Aft 407. Someareas of Plate 404 can be removed to prevent interference with theshackles. The shape and kind of Means 415 of Metal Target 403 isirrelevant for Locator 401. There are many kinds of Means 415 on themarket. During usage, Plate 404 needs to stay clear of Means 415. PlateAft 407 must not come in contact with Means 415 of Metal Target 403. IfPlate Aft 407 contacts Means 415, Plate Aft 407 and Target Front 409won't be parallel. A parallax is created when Plate Aft 407 and TargetFront 409 are not parallel. The parallax affects the true accuracy ofImprints 402.

To analyze the location of Imprints 402, place Plate 404 in front ofMetal Target 403. Plate Aft 407 have to be pressed against Target Front409. Plate Aft 407 and Target Front 409 have to be parallel to eachother.

Locator 401 places Target Markings 405 on Metal Target 403 where targetsshould have markings. The best way to describe how the Locator 401 worksis as follows.

Hypothetically, draw chosen standard target markings on Target Front409. Make a Locator 401 with a standard Target Markings 405. HoldLocator 401 with both hands and direct Left Member 417, Right Member 418and Lower Member 423 toward Target Front 409. Approach Target Front 409and align Left Member 417 with Left Contact 411 and Right Member 418with Right Contact 412. Then align Lower Member 423 with Lower Contact426. Press Left Member 417 against Left Contact 411, press Right Member418 against Right Contact 412. Then press Lower Member 423 against LowerContact 426. Press Locator 401 against Target Front 409. While holdingLocator 401 manually, Markings 405 on Locator 401 will coincide withtarget markings drawn on Target Front 409. This explanation remains thesame regardless of the shape of the markings.

For construction, place Target Markings 405 on Plate 404 at the properlocation. The procedure is as follows. Obtain a Metal Target 403 to beused for a pattern. Decide what kind of markings is to be placed on theMetal Target 403. For this example the standard silhouette TargetMarkings 405 is used. Draw the standard Target Markings 405 at thedesired location on Metal Target 403. Inscribe the same silhouetteTarget Markings 405 on Plate Front 408 of Plate 404. Place Plate Aft 407against Target Front 409. Adjust Plate 404 until Target Markings 405 onPlate 404 matches up with markings on Metal Target 403. Now place LeftMember 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 on Plate 404 makingcontact with Metal Target 403. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 andLower Member 423 are now located strategically on Plate 404. Left Member417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 must contact the edge ofPlate 404. Method of joining Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and LowerMember 423 is optional.

During metal target shooting, Metal Target 403 is spray painted after apredetermined string of shots. This is customary to help marksmen findthe locations of future bullet imprints. Usually not enough time isallowed for the paint to dry. A Spacer 421 is placed on Plate Aft 407.Spacer 421 prevents Plate Aft 407 from coming into contact with wetpaint on Target Front 409. A stained Plate Aft 407 would make itimpossible to see the Imprints 402 though the Plate 404. FIG. 4 showsthat Locator 401 has at least one Spacer 421 on Plate Aft 407. FIG. 5shows a side view of FIG. 4 showing at least one Spacer 421 at Plate Aft407. FIG. 4 presents at least one Spacer 421 facing Metal Target 403.Spacer 421 can be at any location and of any shape and size. Spacer 421can be a predetermined raised shape surrounding the 405 Target Markings.Spacer 421 separates Plate Aft 407 from Target Front 409 creating aviewing parallax when viewing. To obtain the proper reading, view thetarget perpendicularly to Plate Front 408. Users not looking at Locator401 perpendicularly to Plate 404 are getting incorrect readings.

Target Markings 405 can be inscribed on either side of Plate 404. TargetMarkings 405 can be inscribed on Plate Aft 407 or on Plate Front 408.During fabrication, keep Spacer 421 away from the lines of TargetMarkings 405. Viewing accuracy of Imprints 402 may be impaired if Spacer421 are located on the lines of Target Markings 405.

Value 422 is inscribed on Plate 404 for reference. Value 422 isinscribed on Plate 404 in a straight vertical line. Value 422 isinscribed on Target Markings 405, the same as standard targets. Value422 represents the score value of the shots.

Operation of Third Additional Embodiments

The Bullet Impact Locator 401 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 4 isused for analyzing a Plurality of Bullet imprints 402 on Unmarked MetalTarget 403. Locator 401 and Metal Target 403 are matching sets. You canstart analyzing the Imprints 402 once all shots are completed on MetalTarget 403.

Locator 401 is placed against Metal Target 403 to analyze Imprints 402as follows:

-   -   Holding Locator 401 with both hands direct Left Member 417,        Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 toward Metal Target Front        409.    -   Approach Target Front 409 and align Left Member 417 with Left        Contact 411, Right Member 418 with Right Contact 412 and Lower        Member 423 with Lower Contact 426.    -   Press Left Member 417 against Left Contact 411.    -   Press Right Member 418 against Right Contact 412.    -   Slide Locator 401 inward and press Lower Member 423 against        Lower Contact 426.    -   Press Locator 401 against Target Front 409.    -   Hold Locator 401 manually while analyzing the shots and score as        with any target.

Forth Additional Embodiment

FIG. 6 presents an exploded view of a forth additional embodiment, aBullet Impact Locator 601. FIG. 6 presents the Locator 601 used on anUnmarked Metal Circular Arc Target 603. The Arc Target 603 can be anykind of unmarked metal circular arc target. Locator 601 is similar toLocator 301 except it's only used on Arc Target 603. The versatility ofembodiment Locator 601 is that it matches the Arc Target 603 radius ofany manufacturer. All previous Locator embodiments may require matchingtargets of specific target manufacturers. Also this kind of target isthe most popular. Arc Target 603 can be of any kind of existing metalcircular arc target. Arc Target 603 can be like any kind of prior-artmetal circular arc targets. Locator 601 is a type of Locator 301 thatonly fits Arc Target 603.

The Locator 601 works in conjunction with Arc Target 603. Locator 601 isa reusable tool. Locator 601 enables users to analyze a Plurality ofBullet Imprints 602 left on Arc Target 603. Imprints 602 are theimprints previously made on metal targets from a fired weapon. ArcTarget 603 requires having a locator matching the diameter of thetarget. Presently metal circular arc targets on the market havediameters of 3, 4, 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24 inches. Customers havethe option to purchase Locator 601 for different sized targets that theyown.

Locator 601 is comprised of a Transparent Predetermined Plate 604 with aPredetermined Circular Markings 605 and aligning means. The shape ofPlate 604 is irrelevant. Plate 604 can have any shape and size. Thisembodiment has a pair of aligning members used for aligning means.

The aligning members align Circular Markings 605 to an Arc Target 603.These aligning members physically limit the motion between Locator 601and Arc Target 603. This motion limitation keeps a Center of Arc 632concentric with Circular Markings 605.

Locator 601 can obtain scoring repeatability because the mobility islimited in three orthogonal axes. The motion is limited when thealigning means are making contact with the edge of Arc Target 603. Thetwo aligning means are an Aligning Left Member 617 and an Aligning RightMember 618. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 align Circular Markings605. Locator 601 places Circular Markings 605 on Arc Target 603 wheretargets should have markings. The center of Circular Markings 605 mustbe concentric to the Center of Arc 632. The best way to describe how theLocator 601 works is as follows. Hypothetically, draw chosen standardtarget markings on a Metal Target Front 609. Make a Locator 601 withstandard Circular Markings 605. Hold Locator 601 with both hands. Directthe Left Member 617 and the Right Member 618 toward Target Front 609.Approach Target Front 609. Align Left Member 617 with a Left Contact611. Align Right Member 618 with a Right Contact 612. Keep Left Member617 and Right Member 618 above a Rim 633. Allow Left Member 617 andRight Member 618 to rest on Rim 633. Press Locator 601 against TargetFront 609. Holding Locator 601 manually, Circular Markings 605 onLocator 601 will coincide with target markings drawn on Target Front609. This explanation remains the same regardless of the shape of themarkings.

The shape of Circular Markings 605 is of the kind targets would normallyhave. Circular Markings 605 are inscribed on Plate 604. CircularMarkings 605 can be inscribed on either side of Plate 604. CircularMarkings 605 can be inscribed on a Transparent Plate Aft 607 or on aTransparent Plate Front 608. During usage, Circular Markings 605 arewhere Arc Target 603 would normally have target markings. CircularMarkings 605 are required to be parallel to Arc Target 603. A Diameter635 is the diameter of Arc Target 603. The center of Circular Markings605 must coincide with the Center of Arc 632. This is the differencebetween Locator 601 and Locator 301. In FIG. 6, Circular Markings 605 isshowing the standard bull's-eye markings. Locator 601 is used with anyArc Target 603 of equal arc radius. It is desirable having CircularMarkings 605 the same size and shape of standard substrate targets.Circular Markings 605 can have any kind of Scoring Value 622.

Arc Target 603 can be any kind of existing metal circular arc target. AHanging Means 615 is used for hanging Arc Target 603 onto a structure.The shape and kind of Means 615 of Arc Target 603 is irrelevant forLocator 601. There are many kinds of Means 615 on Arc Target 603 on themarket. FIG. 6 presents only one possible means of Arc Target 603. Sometargets have two holes outside of the circular shape next to the Rim633. The majority of the Arc Target 603 on the market has these twoholes in the same location. These two holes are to attach hangingshackles and pins for hanging Arc Target 603. The hanging shackles maycause interference with Plate Aft 607. Some areas of Plate 604 can beremoved to prevent interference with hanging shackles. There are manypossibilities of removing the areas of Plate 604 to prevent hangingshackle interference. FIG. 8 presents an example of removing areas ofPlate 604 to prevent shackle interference. FIG. 8 presents a Cutout 834at two locations from Plate 604 to prevent shackle interference. The ArcTarget 603 in FIG. 8 is the most popular one on the market. Cutout 834of Plate 604 is one possible removal of material from Plate 604, FIG. 9presents the usage of Locator 601 with Plate 604 having Cutout 834.

In order to analyze the shots in FIG. 6, the Locator 601 is placed infront and pressed against Arc Target 603. Plate Aft 607 has to be incontact with Target Front 609 and parallel to each other. A parallax iscreated when Plate Aft 607 and Target Front 609 are not parallel. Theparallax affects the true accuracy of Imprints 602. To analyze theshots, view the location of Imprints 602 through Plate 604.

During usage, FIG. 6 presents Locator 601 ready to be placed on ArcTarget 603. During usage, Plate 604 needs to stay clear of Means 615.Plate Aft 607 can't come in contact with Means 615 of Arc Target 603. IfPlate Aft 607 contacts Means 615, Plate Aft 607 and Target Front 609won't be parallel.

To score the shots, Plate Aft 607 is placed in front and pressed againstArc Target 603. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 align Locator 601to Arc Target 603. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 are attached toPlate 604. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 need to be in properlocations for aligning Circular Markings 605. As previously stated, LeftMember 617 and Right Member 618 are the aligning members. During usagethese aligning members place Circular Markings 605 concentric to Centerof Arc 632.

During scoring, Left Member 617 takes a Left Path 613 when approachingArc Target 603. During scoring, Right Member 618 takes a Right Path 614when approaching Arc Target 603. During scoring, Left Member 617 isresting on Left Contact 611 and Right Member 618 is resting on RightContact 612. During scoring, Left Contact 611 and Right Contact 612 areshown on Rim 633. Circular shape of Arc Target 603 allows Left Contact611 and Right Contact 612 random radial location on Arc Target 603.Locator 601 can rest with Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 on Rim633 during usage. However hand support is needed if Left Contact 611 andRight Contact 612 are on the lower rim side. Clocking rotation of Plate604 is irrelevant because Circular Markings 605 and Arc Target 603 areconcentric.

Left Member 617 is connected at the location of a Left Attachment 619.Right Member 618 is connected at the location of a Right Attachment 620.The joining method of Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 to Plate 604is insignificant. There are many options of attaching Left Member 617and Right Member 618. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 can bepressed into holes in Plate 604. Another method of construction is usinginternal threaded shafts and screws. Left Member 617 and Right Member618 can be an internal threaded shaft. For construction using aninternal threaded shaft, two holes are drilled into Plate 604. The holesare drilled on Plate 604 at Left Member 617 and Right Member 618locations. Screws are inserted into the holes. Thread Left Member 617and Right Member 618 onto the screws. Another method of construction isusing shafts with threaded ends screwed into Plate 604. Left Member 617and Right Member 618 can be shafts with threaded ends. The threaded endscan be screwed into threaded holes on Plate 604. Another method ofconstruction is bonding Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 to PlateAft 607.

FIG. 6 shows Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 mounted to Plate Aft607. However Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 can be attached to anyedge of Plate 604. Any joining location to Plate 604 is acceptable, ifit aligns Locator 601 to Arc Target 603. All figures depict Left Member617 and Right Member 618 of a round pin shape. However, Left Member 617and Right Member 618 can have any shape and size. Regardless of shapeand size, Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 have to do the job. To dothe job, Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 need contacting Rim 633.When Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 are contacting Rim 633,Circular Markings 605 must be in position.

In constructing Locator 601, the Circular Markings 605 is inscribed onPlate 604. Calculate a Left Distance 636, which is half the Diameter 635of Arc Target 603. Calculate a Right Distance 637, which is half theDiameter 635 of Arc Target 603. Therefore, Left Distance 636 and RightDistance 637 are the same distance. From the contact point of LeftMember 617 at Left Contact 611 to the center of Circular Markings 605,is Left Distance 636. From the contact point of Right Member 618 atRight Contact 612 to the center of Circular Markings 605, is RightDistance 637. The center of the Circular Markings 605 is in the middleof Diameter 635. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 need sufficientseparation to clear the Means 615 when contacting Rim 633.

During metal target shooting, Arc Target 603 is spray painted after apredetermined string of shots. This is customary to help marksmen findthe locations of future bullet imprints. Usually not enough time isallowed for the paint to dry. A Spacer 621 is placed on Plate Aft 607.Spacer 621 prevents Plate Aft 607 from coming into contact with wetpaint on Target Front 609. A stained Plate Aft 607 would make itimpossible to see the Imprints 602 though the Plate 604. FIG. 6 showsthat Locator 601 has a plurality of Spacer 621 on Plate Aft 607. FIG. 7presents a side view of FIG. 6 showing a plurality of Spacer 621 atPlate Aft 607. FIG. 7 presents a plurality of Spacer 621 facing ArcTarget 603. A plurality of Spacer 621 can be at any location and of anyshape and size. Spacer 621 can be a predetermined raised shapesurrounding the markings. A plurality of Spacer 621 separates Plate Aft607 from Target Front 609 creating a viewing parallax when viewing. Toobtain the correct reading, view the target perpendicularly to PlateFront 608. Users not looking at Locator 601 perpendicularly to Plate 604are getting incorrect readings.

Circular Markings 605 can be inscribed on either side of Plate 604.During fabrication, keep all Spacer 621 away from Circular Markings 605lines. Viewing accuracy of Imprints 602 may be impaired if Spacer 621are located on Circular Markings 605 lines. Scoring Value 622 may beinscribed in Circular Markings 605, the same as standard targets. Value622 represents how accurate the shot is. The shot located closes to thecenter, shows the greater score value on Value 622.

Arc Target 603 is not perfectly rounded due to manufacturing tolerances.Because of this, different radial positioning may affect the location ofCircular Markings 605. The change in different radial positioning mayprevent position repeatability when analyzing the Imprints 602. Aspreviously explained, not obtaining position repeatability may causescore disagreements between competitors. To obtain positionrepeatability, the vertical column line of Value 622 needs to bevertical during usage. In case of disputes among competitors, a bobblelevel may be used on the column of Value 622.

Operation of Forth Additional Embodiment

The Bullet Impact Locator 601 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 5 isused for analyzing Unmarked Metal Circular Arc Target 603. You can startanalyzing a Plurality of Bullet Imprints 602 once all shots arecompleted on Arc Target 603. This procedure is used when Locator 601 andArc Target 603 have matching radius.

Locator 601 is placed against Metal Target 603 to analyze Imprints 602as follows:

-   -   Hold Locator 601 with both hands.    -   Direct Aligning Left Member 617 and Aligning Right Member 618        toward Metal Target Front 609.    -   Approach Target Front 609.    -   Align Left Member 617 with Left Contact 611.    -   Align Right Member 618 with Right Contact 612.    -   Keep Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 above Rim 633.    -   Allow Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 to rest on Rim 633.    -   Press Locator 601 against Target Front 609.    -   Allow Spacer 621 to make contact with Target Front 609 of Arc        Target 603.    -   Don't press Locator 601 too hard toward Arc Target 603.    -   Pressing too hard deflects Plate 604 and Transparent Plate Aft        607 may contact Target Front 609.    -   Wet paint on Target Front 609 may stain Plate Aft 607.    -   Observe the location of Imprints 602 and score the same as with        any target.

Method of Creating some of the Locator's Features

Following are methods of creating Spacer 421 and Spacer 621. Only Spacer621 will be explained since the same method applies to Spacer 421.

-   -   Spacer 621 can be made individually and bonded to Plate 604.    -   FIG. 10 is a side view of FIG. 6. FIG. 10 is another method that        can create Spacer 621. The method consist of momentarily        inserting a Hot Element 1038 onto Plate Aft 607. When Element        1038 melts the plastic it creates a depression on the Plate 604.        The material from this depression displaces the melted plastic        above Plate Aft 607. This material creates a ridge above Plate        Aft 607. The ridges created on Plate 604 are the Spacer 621. The        ridges keep the Plate Aft 607 from contacting the Target Front        609. FIG. 11 is a cut view of FIG. 10 showing the effects of        partially inserting Element 1038 into plastic.    -   Plate 604 and Plate 404 can also be made with glass. Plate 604        and Plate 404 can be fabricated with a cast glass method. The        mold of the cast glass is made to create Spacer 421 and Spacer        621.    -   Plate 604 and Plate 404 can also be made with injection molding        including all the Locators features.

Following are methods of creating Target Markings 105, 205, 305 and 405for Plate 104, 204, 304 and 404. The same method is to create CircularMarkings 605 for Plate 604. Only Target Markings 105 will bedemonstrated.

-   -   Target Markings 105 can be screen printed on Plate 104.    -   Also, a transparent sticker with Target Markings 105 can be        bonded to Plate 104.    -   Target Markings 105 can also be engraved on Plate 104.

Any means of creating target markings on Plate 104 is acceptable. FIG. 4shows only geometrical markings but that is not exclusive. Other TargetMarkings 105, 205, 305 and 405 can be used. The use of internal organson the Silhouette is an example. The internal organs can have accuracyvalues. Those accuracy values can be heart 10, lungs 9, liver 8, etc.

The same Bullet Impact Locator principle is used for all embodiments.However a different method of construction and operation is needed as itwas explained. Locator 101, 201, 301, 401 and 601 works in conjunctionwith metal targets. Locator 101, 201, 301, 401 and 601 are essentiallycomprised of the same components. The components are transparent plate,target markings and aligning means. Spacer 421 and Spacer 621 may beincluded in any of the Bullet Impact Locators. Modifications of Locator101, 201, 301, 401 and 601 can be made. Construction, arrangement andcombination may be made without departing from the device's principle.

Advantages

From the description above, a number of advantages of the Bullet ImpactLocator become evident:

-   -   (a) If metal targets have markings, the shots will destroy the        markings.    -   (b) The Locator enables the users to analyze the shots without        using stickers presently being used.    -   (c) Bullet strikes destroy stickers; therefore they need        replacing and are expensive.    -   (d) Stickers are difficult to align to the metal target.    -   (e) Stickers normally can't be placed in the same location every        time.    -   (f) The Locator can be reused indefinitely.    -   (g) The Locator aligns the markings accurately on the target        every time.    -   (h) Target scoring disputed among marksmen, is minimized.

Conclusion

The Bullet Impact Locator enables users to analyze the shots on unmarkedmetal targets. It is impossible to see the accuracy of shots withouttarget markings on metal targets. If target markings are on metaltargets they get destroyed by the shots. Stickers with target markingscan be used on metal targets. However, stickers are expensive and theycan't be reused. Also stickers are difficult to align to the metaltargets. The Locator is reusable unlike the stickers and is simple touse. The Locator can last indefinitely and it is more economical thanreplacing stickers. Aligning means on the Locator aligns the targetmarkings to the metal target. The Locator positions the target markingswhere metal targets should have markings.

I claim:
 1. A bullet impact locator is a tool comprising of atransparent predetermined plate with a predetermined target markingsinscribed on either side of said transparent predetermined plate, saidpredetermined target markings is of the kind targets would normally haveand an aligning means located on said transparent predetermined platethat during usage are placed at a dedicated location on an unmarkedmetal target to align said predetermined target markings at specifiedlocations on said unmarked metal target where said unmarked metal targetwould normally have markings and the transparency of said transparentpredetermined plate allows a user to view the location of a plurality ofbullet imprints on said unmarked metal target to determine the accuracyof said plurality of bullet imprints that were left after shooting onsaid unmarked metal target.
 2. The bullet impact locator as described inclaim 1 further including said aligning means as a pair of dots that areinscribed on either side of said transparent predetermined plate andsaid pair of dots are used to align said bullet impact locator to saidunmarked metal target.
 3. The bullet impact locator as described inclaim 1 further including said aligning means as an outline mark thesame size and shape as a partial outline of said unmarked metal target,said outline mark is used as said aligning means for visually aligningsaid transparent predetermined plate to said partial outline of saidunmarked metal target.
 4. The bullet impact locator as described inclaim 1 wherein areas of said transparent predetermined plate can beremoved to prevent interference with a hanging means of said unmarkedmetal target.
 5. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 1wherein said predetermined target markings are an oval markings the sameas the oval markings of standard substrate targets.
 6. The bullet impactlocator as described in claim 1 further including a spacer of at leastone, located and attached on a transparent plate aft of said transparentpredetermined plate said spacer facing a metal target front of saidunmarked metal target to prevent said transparent plate aft from comingin contact with the wet paint that is always sprayed prior to the impactof said plurality of bullet imprints on said unmarked metal target. 7.The bullet impact locator as described in claim 1 further including saidaligning means as an aligning left member and an aligning right memberlocated on said transparent plate aft of said transparent predeterminedplate and during usage, said aligning left member and said aligningright member are facing said metal target front of said unmarked metaltarget and when said aligning left member and said aligning right memberare in contact with said dedicated location of said unmarked metaltarget it limits the motion of said bullet impact locator and alignssaid predetermined target markings at specified locations on saidunmarked metal target where said unmarked metal target would normallyhave markings thus allowing said user to have position repeatability ontwo orthogonal axis thus increasing the accuracy of analyzing saidplurality of bullet imprints that were previously made on said unmarkedmetal target.
 8. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 7further including an aligning lower member attached on said transparentplate aft facing said metal target front and to one side of saidpredetermined target markings and during usage limiting the lateralinward motion of said bullet impact locator in relation to said unmarkedmetal target when said aligning lower member is making contact with alower contact on said unmarked metal target, allowing said user to haveposition repeatability on three orthogonal axis thus increasing theaccuracy of analyzing said plurality of bullet imprints that werepreviously made on said unmarked metal target.
 9. A bullet impactlocator is a tool comprising of a transparent predetermined plate with apredetermined target markings inscribed on either side of saidtransparent predetermined plate with said predetermined target markingsof the kind targets would normally have and an aligning left member andan aligning right member, located on the transparent plate aft of saidtransparent predetermined plate and when a user is analyzing a pluralityof bullet imprints previously left on an unmarked metal circular arctarget said aligning left member and said aligning right member arefacing the metal target front of said unmarked metal circular arc targetand said aligning left member and said aligning right member arelimiting the motion of said bullet impact locator in relation to saidunmarked metal circular arc target when said aligning left member andsaid aligning right member are in contact with a rim of said unmarkedmetal circular arc target making said predetermined target markingsconcentric to a center of arc of said unmarked metal circular arc targetand the transparency of said transparent predetermined plate allows saiduser to see through said transparent predetermined plate the location ofsaid plurality bullet imprints on said unmarked metal circular arctarget to help determine the accuracy of said plurality bullet imprints.10. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 9 wherein a circularmarkings are said predetermined target markings and during usage saidcircular markings are concentric to the center of arc of said unmarkedmetal circular arc target.
 11. The bullet impact locator as described inclaim 9 wherein areas of said transparent predetermined plate can beremoved to prevent interference with a hanging means of said unmarkedmetal circular arc target.
 12. The bullet impact locator as described inclaim 9 further including a spacer of at least one, located and attachedon said transparent plate aft of said transparent predetermined platesaid spacer facing said metal target front of said unmarked metalcircular arc target to prevent said transparent plate aft from coming incontact with the wet paint which was sprayed prior to the impact of saidplurality of bullet imprints on said unmarked metal circular arc target.